ASX falls as shock inflation fuels rate concerns; Woolies, Nine gain
26-08-2026 08:59 via smh.com.au

ASX falls as shock inflation fuels rate concerns; Woolies, Nine gain

The Australian sharemarket pared early gains after the release of the latest inflation figures, while investors digested another flurry of local corporate results.
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